Abstract: A modular stiff wall panel assembly for a building structure includes a modular wall panel having a central portion has central ribs spaced therealong, a first wall track engaged with the central portion and having first ribs spaced therealong, and a second wall track engaged with the central portion and having second ribs spaced therealong wherein the second wall track is oppositely spaced from the first wall track, and a plurality of studs engaged with the central portion, the first wall track, and the second wall track. The central ribs, the first ribs, and the second ribs are linearly aligned, respectively, and registered parallel to a longitudinal axis of the studs, respectively. The central ribs, the first ribs, and the second ribs are coplanar on a single plane and disposed at an end-to-end pattern along an entire longitudinal length of the wall panel.

Abstract: A winch anchoring assembly includes rack has an anchor portion and an attachment portion. The attachment portion has a first engagement that is attachable to a winch line of a vehicle. A plurality of spikes is coupled to and extends downwardly from a respective one of the anchor portion and the attachment portion of the rack. Each of the spikes is oriented to angle forwardly toward the first engagement on the attachment portion. In this way the spikes sink into the ground when the winch line pulls on the first engagement thereby facilitating the rack to resist being pulled out of the ground when the winch line is pulling the vehicle. A second engagement is coupled to the anchor portion of the rack and an anchoring line can attached to the second engagement thereby inhibiting movement of the rack when the which line pulls on the rack.

Abstract: A building system and method of using the same may include a wall assembly including a plurality of expanded metal mesh sheets disposed on either side of at least one welded wire mesh sheet. The wall assembly may be disposed in a keyway defined by a foundation assembly including a plurality of form boards. The foundation assembly may be constructed and arranged for framing out a slab, wall, or structure. The building system may further include a framing assembly including a plurality of vertical supports spaced away from one another and being constructed and arranged to connect to a support header and plurality of spans such that a structure or wall may be formed within the framing assembly. Material, such as concrete, maybe poured between the plurality of expanded metal mesh sheets to form a slab, wall, or structure.

Abstract: A rotary umbrella seat for an umbrella comprises a rotary base (1), a sleeve welding piece (2) and a pedal component (3); wherein the sleeve welding piece (2) comprises a sleeve (21) connected to a base plate (22); a lower end of a column (20) of the umbrella is slid over the sleeve (21) and rest on the rotary base (1); the pedal component (3) comprises a pedal (31) connected to a pedal shaft (32); the base plate (22) has a plurality of positioning holes (221), the pedal shaft (32) is disengaged from the base plate (22) when the pedal is pressed down, the pedal shaft is engaged to the rotary base when the pedal is released. The present invention is simple in structure, easy to operate, stable and reliable to use, and can easily realize the rotation of the seat and adjust the position of the umbrella, so it is worth popularizing.

Abstract: A cladding element may have a composite body made up of two rectangular cover layers, of which at least the outer cover layer may consist of glass, and an inlay laminated in between the two cover layers. The composite body may include fastening tabs laminated in between the inner cover layer and the inlay on two opposing edge sides and an edge terminus profile protruding beyond the inner cover layer on one of the two edge sides between the fastening tabs, which may form an attachment web projecting from the protruding longitudinal edge for an identical cladding element. To provide advantageous construction conditions, the edge side opposite to the edge terminus profile may be covered by a cover strip frontally overlapped by the outer cover layer, which may be laminated like the edge terminus profile in between the inner cover layer and the inlay.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that include a sill, a head opposite the sill, a first jamb, and a second jamb opposite the first jamb forming a window cavity therebetween, the sill including a lower surface and an upper surface and one or more compartments therebetween; and a weep hood arranged in the sill and configured to allow water and air to exit the one or more compartments within the sill.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward a fire rated movement joint (100) for an internal compartment wall. The joint (100) comprises a wall track (112), a wall board (116) arranged at least partially overlapping the wall track (112) with a gap (124) therebetween, a fire barrier (132). The fire barrier (132) comprises an intumescent (126) and a scrim (134) enclosing the intumescent (126). The intumescent (126) is at least partly arranged within the gap (124) between the wall board (116) and the wall track (112), and the scrim (134) comprises a gusset (136) into which the intumescent (126) expands when reacting to heat.

Abstract: A sealing device includes a waterproofing membrane, an adhesive sealant layer, and optionally a release liner, wherein the adhesive sealant layer includes at least one elastomer, at least one at 25° C. liquid polyolefin resin, and at least one inert mineral filler. An adhesive sealant composition is used to form the adhesive sealant layer. The sealant device may be used to waterproof a substrate and provide a fully-adhered roof system. The adhesive sealant composition may be used to provide a self-healing roofing membrane.

Abstract: A wall-mountable perch includes: a frame including: first horizontal side members; a first cross member connected to each of the first horizontal side members proximate to a respective distal end of each of the first horizontal side members; second horizontal side members connected to the first horizontal side members; a platform connected to the second horizontal side members; a plurality of support arms each having a proximal end connected proximate to a proximal end of the frame, each support arm extending vertically upward from the frame and being configured to be flexible to bend along a respective length of each of the plurality of support arms; tension arms each connected to a respective horizontal side member; and adjusting means for producing tension in the tension arms and for causing a second cross member of the wall-mountable perch to move closer to the platform.

Abstract: An improved flute plug for a head-of-wall assembly for fire rated wall construction beneath a fluted deck or ceiling. The improved flute plug can be friction fit within individual flute voids that run over the top of the header track. The improved flute plug can include a single piece pre-bent steel profile with fire stopping material attached thereto or contained therein. The fire stopping material can be oversized so that it will compress into the flute void over the top of the header track. The compressed fire stopping material can provide a seal against fire, smoke and/or noise through the fluted deck voids.

Abstract: A modular stiff wall panel assembly, for a building structure, includes a modular wall panel including a body having a single, continuous, and unitary layer extended along an entire surface area of the wall panel, a plurality of studs engaged with the single, continuous, and unitary layer, a plurality of external reinforcement members engaged with the single, continuous, and unitary layer, and a plurality of internal reinforcement members engaged with the studs and oppositely spaced from the external reinforcement members. Each of the external reinforcement members and the internal reinforcement members have a hat-shaped (profile) cross-section.

Abstract: According to some implementations, a multi-pane window assembly and a multi-pane window insert are described. The multi-pane window insert includes a first pane formed of polycarbonate resin thermoplastic material and a second pane formed of polycarbonate resin thermoplastic material that is separated from the first pane by a spacer. A planar surface of each the first pane and the second pane are oriented substantially parallel to one another. A framing structure is provided for housing the plural panes and a gasket is provided for sealing the multi-pane window to a frame on installation. The multi-pane window insert is configured to be installed on an interior surface of a pre-existing window frame to improve the thermal, acoustic, and light transmittance properties of a multi-pane window assembly.

Abstract: A roof mounting system for the attachment of an article to a roof, the system comprising a plurality of PV modules each having at least one corner and a frame member, a flashing member having a top surface; an upstanding sleeve attached to the top surface of the flashing member; an elevated water seal having a borehole formed therethrough, the elevated water seal further comprising at least one screw for providing a waterproof seal between the article and the roof structure; and whereby the plurality of PV modules are interlocked in a way to provide a corner-to-corner coupling arrangement supported above the roof through the frame members of the plurality of PV modules.

Abstract: A foundation system for manufactured homes, prefabricated houses, and other structures. Multiple screw anchors are driven into the ground at the desired location of the structure. Preformed grade bars may be placed over the screw anchors to provide a modular foundation without pouring concrete or digging footers. Alternatively, adapters may be attached to one or more of the driven screw anchors to provide a pedestal to receive the grade bar or prefabricated sections of concrete.

Abstract: A system and method for securing a roof truss to a load bearing wall is disclosed. A strap is attached to a roof truss at one end and extended to the top of a load-bearing wall. A buckle is placed over the strap to secure the strap between the buckle and the roof truss, and also the buckle and the load-bearing wall. The end of the strap is extended along the top of buckle toward the roof truss and a top plate secures the strap between the buckle and the top plate. Screws are placed through holes in the top plate and corresponding holes in the buckle to attach the system to the top of the load-bearing wall. The system and method of the invention provides both horizontal (lateral) resistance and uplift resistance, thus resisting horizontal (lateral) forces while at the same time providing uplift resistance.

Abstract: A method of assembling a portal can include obtaining a stile, wherein the stile can include a first stile and a second stile; arranging a thermal strut and insulative bar between the first stile and the second stile, wherein the insulative bar can define a lock groove; arranging a lock assembly within the lock groove, wherein the lock assembly can include a fastening plate rotatably coupled to the lock assembly; and coupling the lock assembly to the stile by rotating the fastening plate and, thereafter, engaging fasteners to provide friction between the fastening plate and the insulative bar.

Abstract: A set of stackable, planar shims is provided, with each shim having a series of projections on the top surface and corresponding recesses on the bottom surface, wherein the projections overlay the recesses. Each shim may be characterized by a bisecting line, with the series of projections and recesses being a reverse image of each other, on either side of the bisecting line. Notches in opposite corners of the shims facilitate aligning the shims in an interlocking arrangement, regardless of which surfaces of the shims are pressed into contact. The projections on the surface of the shim can be arranged to create a barrier to shear forces that are perpendicular to the sides of the shim and diagonal to the sides of the shim.

Abstract: A post stabilization system which uses components which allow for both pushing and pulling forces to be applied to a workpiece in situ. The system uses the ground as an anchor point to stabilize a workpiece being installed. A force application member is connected to an anchoring device at one end. The opposing end of the force application member is an abutment member for applying a stabilizing force to a pole or other vertically oriented workpiece. An adjustment/tensioning member is applied between the anchoring device and the abutment member to allow for adjusting the angle of the workpiece by applying either pushing or pulling forces to the workpiece.

Abstract: A cementitious mixture for a 3D printer and its relative use are described, more specifically for the production of finished products having a complex geometry using a 3D printing apparatus.

Abstract: A fire-rated component for a linear gap between a wall assembly and an adjacent structure. The component includes an elongate metal profile and a fire-rated board member. The elongate metal profile has a vertical leg, an upper leg and a lower leg. The upper leg extends in a first direction from an upper edge of the vertical leg. The lower leg extends in the first direction from a lower edge of the vertical leg. The fire-rated board member is positioned within a space defined by the vertical leg, the upper leg and the lower leg.